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    Home » Recipes » Soups / Stews / Chili

    Published: Feb 13, 2016 · Modified: Sep 6, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Creamy Tomato Soup with Balsamic Vinegar

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    This vegan Creamy Tomato Soup with Balsamic Vinegar is not your typical tomato soup! Balsamic vinegar adds a wonderful flavor.

    Creamy Tomato Soup in two bowls.

    If you have been following me for awhile, you know that I love to challenge myself in the kitchen. I look into my pantry and see what I can come up with, without going to the grocery store.

    This Creamy Tomato Soup with Balsamic Vinegar came about because of a box of diced tomatoes and a box of strained tomatoes that were about to expire.

    I won them along with some other Pomi products ages ago, and hadn't gotten around to using them. Even though you can use canned and boxed products past there due date, I figured this was a good time to use them up.

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    That is one of the reasons I like to use what's in my pantry before buying more - so that I make sure I am not wasting food!

    Balsamic Tomato Soup in soup cups.

    The whole idea with a vegan soup is to replace the cream, which most creamy soups have, with a creamy vegan alternative.

    I love to use cashews in my recipes, but sometimes I want a change. Macadamia nuts have a better ratio of omega 3s to omega 6s, unlike most nuts. Walnuts are another nut that have a good ratio of 3s to 6s.

    So if you are looking to get more omega 3s in your diet, adding macadamia nuts and walnuts are a good alternative to flax seeds and chia seeds.

    Here I added balsamic vinegar because I really liked the addition of it in my Roasted Pepper and Tomato Soup. For that soup I used sweet potato to add a creaminess, which is another good vegan alternative.

    If you want to add a creamy texture, while keeping the protein, but with less calories than nuts, beans are another great vegan alternative.

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    This tomato balsamic soup is comfort food in a bowl.

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    Creamy Tomato Soup with Balsamic Vinegar

    This vegan Creamy Tomato Soup with Balsamic Vinegar is not your typical tomato soup! Balsamic vinegar adds a wonderful flavor.
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 393kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • Blender or food processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup macadamia nuts
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 6 cups chopped tomato or strained tomato - I used one of each box of Pomi
    • 2 teaspoons oregano
    • 2 teaspoons basil
    • 6 oz. tomato paste
    • 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • salt and pepper
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    Instructions

    • Soak the macadamia nuts in 1 cup of water for at least an hour, to soften them up. Drain.
    • Heat olive oil in a pan and add chopped onion. Cook until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds longer.
    • Add tomatoes, oregano, basil, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
    • Put macadamia nuts in food processor or blender along with some of the tomato mixture. Working in batches, blend all ingredients.
    • Put back on the stove top and add vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook until hot and serve.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1090mg | Potassium: 1302mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1210IU | Vitamin C: 46.4mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 6.4mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Jessica {Swanky Recipes} says

      February 15, 2016 at 10:21 am

      oh man, this sounds delish. Love all the fresh tomatoes you've used. I don't think I could ever get stick of tomatoes, they are my favorite!

      Reply
    2. Agnes says

      February 14, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      That soup looks so delish, will try this recipe for sure!

      Reply
    3. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

      February 14, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      Oh man, a bowl of this tomato soup sounds good right about now! It looks so creamy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        February 14, 2016 at 3:57 pm

        Thanks Sam!

        Reply
    4. beckysbestbites says

      February 14, 2016 at 2:10 pm

      Oh man, your Creamy Tomato Soup with Balsamic Vinegar sounds like just the ticket to warm me up with this cold weather that we have been having! Love a good soup to warm me from the inside out!!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        February 14, 2016 at 3:57 pm

        Me too! And of course for me, a good cup of tea!

        Reply
    5. Christine | Vermilion Roots says

      February 14, 2016 at 12:57 pm

      Can't get enough of soups in the winter! I like the use of macadamia nuts in this recipe to make the soup creamy. 🙂

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        February 14, 2016 at 3:54 pm

        Thanks! I even eat soup in the summer! I'm weird like that.

        Reply

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